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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 409.59 and 180.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 409.59 and 180.49 is: 248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 409.59 = 180.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/409.59 = 180.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 409.59 × 180.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 73,926.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,926.90/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.98

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